World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Latvia, 2026
Holiday dates17vs 2025: -1
On weekdays13not on the weekend
On the weekend4weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days6
World rank40 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Fri | Day off (substituted from 01/17/2026) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Constitutional Assembly Convocation Day; Labor Day |
| May 4, 2026 | Mon | Restoration of Independence Day |
| May 10, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Mother's Day |
| May 24, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Pentecost |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Mon | Day off (substituted from 06/27/2026) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Tue | Midsummer Eve |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Wed | Midsummer Day |
| Nov 18, 2026 | Wed | Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Thu | Christmas Eve |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Second Day of Christmas |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Eve |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 | 5 days | New Year's Eve・New Year's Day・Day off (substituted from 01/17/2026) |
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Sunday・Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 – May 4, 2026 | 4 days | Constitutional Assembly Convocation Day; Labor Day・Restoration of Independence Day |
| Jun 20, 2026 – Jun 24, 2026 | 5 days | Day off (substituted from 06/27/2026)・Midsummer Eve・Midsummer Day |
| Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 4 days | Christmas Eve・Christmas Day・Second Day of Christmas |
| Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | 4 days | New Year's Eve・New Year's Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Day off (substituted from 01/17/2026)
- + Day off (substituted from 06/27/2026)
- − Day off (substituted from 05/10/2025)
- − Day off (substituted from 11/08/2025)
- − Restoration of Independence Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.